Caney Creek consists of 85,000 acres of rugged mountain terrain and narrow valleys which form theheadwaters of the Little Missouri and Cossatot Rivers. The predominant timber types on the area are upland hardwoods, short leaf pine and mixed hardwood. Typical of the Ouachitas, the ridges run in an east-west ........more >

Arkansas, The Natural State, is blessed with an abundance of geological wonders. Crater of Diamonds State Park, the only diamond-producing site in the world open to the public, stands out as a unique geological gem for you to explore and enjoy.
Here, you are invited to prospect in the park's diamond ........more >

In this scenic setting in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountain, Lake Greeson, the Little Missouri River, and Daisy State Park make a winning combination for outdoor enthusiasts. Lake Greeson, 7,000 acres of clear water and mountain scenery, delights water enthusiasts. Catches of black and white bass, ........more >

Arkansas's resort state park lies on the north shore of DeGray Lake, a 13,800-acre fishing and water sports destination in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. Here you will find resort amenities combined with plenty of outdoor fun. DeGray offers a 96-room lodge and convention center, camping 113 ........more >

Typical Athens Piedmont Plateau habitat includes rolling hills intensively managed for pine productionand pine/hardwood mixed stands along creeks. The area is bordered on the west by Gillham Lake andthe Cossatot River and partially on the south by Dierks Lake.........more >

Rising 1,350 feet, Mount Nebo offers sweeping views of the Arkansas River Valley. In 1933, a portion of the mountain was chosen as a park site. Native stone and logs from Mount Nebo were used by the Civilian Conservation Corps to construct many of the park's bridges, trails, rustic-style cabins and ........more >

Historic Washington, Arkansas's premier 19th-century village, is conserved and interpreted by Arkansas State Parks in conjunction with the Pioneer Washington Restoration Foundation.From its establishment in 1824, Washington was an important stop on the rugged Southwest Trail for pioneers traveling to ........more >

Located in west central Arkansas and southeast Oklahoma, the Ouachita National Forest offers visitors a myriad of opportunities for either 1-day trips or extended vacations filled with relaxation and enjoyment. There are 35 developed recreation areas, 7 scenic areas, 43 vistas, 5 float camps, 11 shooting ........more >

High atop Arkansas's second tallest peak, this cloud-capped hideaway reigns above the Ouachita Mountains. Located on the Talimena Scenic Drive, the park is as rich in history as in scenery. In the late 1800s, a resort hostelry named Queen Wilhelmina Inn in honor of the Queen of the Netherlands was built ........more >